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Duplicate of US History EOC Review-Semester 1
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A quiz to review for the US History EOC exam.
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1
In his 14 Points Address, Woodrow Wilson called for...
the division of Germany
the expansion of colonialism
self-determination for all nations
a reduction in international trade
2
The primary reason for the Palmer Raids was...
to halt the spread of communist ideas
to block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
to prevent workers from joining labor unions
to suppress the teaching of evolution
3
This political cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually led to...
a committee to investigate private presidential conduct
an amendment shortening the lame duck period for Presidents
an amendment limiting the President to 2 terms
a law stopping foreign companies from donating to campaigns
4
The creation of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of what gov't action?
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The prohibition of the sale of alcohol
The deportation of suspected communists
The implementation of immigration restrictions
5
The Espionage Act of 1918 allowed the US gov't to...
control the economy
imprison anti-war protestors
restrict freedom of religion
restrict freedom of speech
6
Nativists are against...
international trade
assimilation
immigration
Native Americans
7
In response to the Great Depression, the federal gov't...
decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
abandoned deficit spending as a means of solving issues
8
Which of these best describes the Progressive Era?
An era of social, political, and economic change.
An era of peace and prosperity.
An era of political corruption.
A violent era of civil unrest.
9
Which of these gave 160 acres of free land to settlers on the Great Plains?
The Farming Act
The Morrill Land Grant Act
The Dawes Act
The Homestead Act
10
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
Protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid bank loans
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
11
The Red Scare is...
the fear of anarchists overthrowing the gov't
the fear of communism spreading to the US
the fear of immigrants taking jobs from Americans
the fear of aliens invading earth
12
Which of these was the main argument against FDR's court packing plan?
It threatens the principle of popular sovereignty
It gives the executive branch too much power
It takes too much power away from the States
It interferes with the Senate's power to ratify treaties
13
The Chinese Exclusion Act was primarily a response to...
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
rapid population growth in the Northeast
increased US presence in China
competition for jobs on the West Coast
14
What was the pattern of migration in the Industrial Era?
West to East
Rural to Urban
North to South
Urban to Rural
15
Which of these was a reason for US entry into WWI?
Militarism
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Nationalism in Europe
The attack on Pearl Harbor
16
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
20th
16th
19th
23rd
17
What was the goal of the Settlement House movement?
Assimilation of immigrants
Prison reform
Establishment of public libraries
Creating women's colleges
18
True or False: The US was a member of the League of Nations
False
True
19
WEB DuBois and Ida B. Wells were co-founders of the...
SCLC
League of Nations
NAACP
Black Panthers
20
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
A decrease in agricultural production
The availability of buffalo
The discovery of precious metals
A series of federal land grants
21
The appearance of flappers in the 1920s illustrated...
women challenging traditional attitudes and social norms
reform organizations that targeted women's issues
mass media trends reflecting rural trends
women confronting discrimination in the workplace/education
22
Militarism, alliance systems, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe are all--
economic rivalries between Super Powers
issues contributing to the outbreak of WWI
reasons for US entry in WWII
consequences of European isolationism
23
Some of FDR's New Deal plans were declared unconstitutional because they...
prevented equal access to the judicial system
required US participation with foreign nations
granted privileges to religious organizations
infringed on powers reserved to the states
24
What area is highlighted in blue?
The Rust Belt
The Sunbelt
The Rocky Mountains
The Great Plains
25
Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of Warren Harding appeal to many voters in 1920?
There was a decrease in the demand for consumer goods
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
There were significant shortages of military supplies
26
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Flash flooding and deforestation
High winds and railroad construction
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
27
Which entrepreneur is most closely associated with philanthropy?
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sam Walton
J.P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
28
Suffrage is...
the right to vote
the right to protest
widespread suffering
hunger
29
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
reduced the influence of labor unions
forces companies to pay a fee for trade
gives workers a greater share of profit
allows the gov't to break up monopolies
30
Which of these was a direct cause of the Great Depression
Overspeculation in the Stock Market
The creation of an federal income tax
New regulations on banking
The elimination of import tariffs
31
Which territories did the US gain in the Spanish American War?
Hawaii, Alaska, Texas
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Jamaica, Cuba, Guam
Puerto Rico, Guam, the Phillipines
32
Trench warfare led to...
a decisive German victory
long periods of stalemates
a reliance on cavalry forces
lengthier training periods for soldiers
33
The Spanish-American War...
set of the Great Depression
led to world power status for the U.S.
contributed to the start of WWII
opened the Panama Canal to international trade
34
Why did Hoover sign the Mexican Repatriation Act?
To prevent communist influence on labor unions
To reduce job competition
To protect national security
To fulfill the terms of a peace treaty
35
What was one way political machines gained voter support?
Campaigning for women's suffrage
Advocating the use of poll taxes
Making improvements in urban infrastructure
Providing public assistance for former slaves
36
How did the military innovation shown affect the course of WWI?
It made communications with the front line possible
It made the use of landmines obsolete
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
It helped transport large numbers of soldiers
37
The Panama Canal allows for...
guest worker programs
oil production in South America
increased immigration from Europe to the US
faster and easier trade
38
Who led the American troops in WWI?
General William Westmoreland
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General George S. Patton
General John J. Pershing
39
Which of these was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to US culture?
It established jazz as a prominent musical form
It led to an increased popularity of vaudeville performers
It focused attention on the anti-war literature genre
It brought the most significant beat poets together
40
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
The lower cost of living in urban areas
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
41
Who were the Populists?
Entrepreneurs
Farmers
Corrupt politicians
Veterans
42
In the 19th century many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being...
loyal to the UK
conscientious objectors
opposed to political machines
Roman Catholic
43
The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...
promote Native American investments in private businesses
end warfare between Natives and settlers
assimilate Native Americans
turn reservations into farmland
44
Which group of people were associated with the Temperance Movement?
Women
Immigrants
Children
Minorities
45
How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence US entry into WWI?
It contained orders for German u-boats to sink British ships
It announces the czar's overthrow in Russia
It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
It revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
46
How did electricity impact businesses in the Industrial Era?
Long-distance travel became more expensive
Household appliance became more costly
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
College education became more accessible
47
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures resulted in...
expanding citizens' participation in the democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden
more sources of revenue for state gov'ts
a system of separate schools for immigrants
